diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/tiny_prick.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/tiny_prick.dm
index 5a9707357c..83f711f40c 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/tiny_prick.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/tiny_prick.dm
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/changeling/sting/transformation
 	name = "Transformation Sting"
 	desc = "We silently sting a human, injecting a retrovirus that forces them to transform."
-	helptext = "The victim will transform much like a changeling would. Does not provide a warning to others. Mutations will not be transferred, and monkeys will become human. This ability is somewhat loud, and carries a small risk of our blood gaining violent sensitivity to heat."
+	helptext = "The victim will transform much like a changeling would. Does not provide a warning to others. Mutations will not be transferred, and monkeys will become human. This ability is loud, and might cause our blood to react violently to heat."
 	sting_icon = "sting_transform"
 	chemical_cost = 50
 	dna_cost = 3